CHESHIRE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2009

DO YOU OR A COLLEAGUE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THIS PRESTIGIOUS TITLE ?

After the fantastic success of last years competition, with Harvinder Azad - Financial Controller at Ashtead Plant Hire winning the title, Adele Carr Financial Recruitment have this year decided to go bigger and better and expanded the competition to not just Warrington but Cheshire!

The search is now to find the ‘Cheshire Accounting Professional of the Year 2009’

After a very difficult 2009 for most businesses, with money having been tighter than ever, we felt it was very important, that the efforts of the individuals in Finance teams across the county, were recognised.

Accounting staff have had a harder job than ever in ‘balancing the books’, so why don’t you acknowledge this effort by nominating someone for the award.

We have a bigger and tougher judging panel this year which will again be headed by ;

Steven Broomhead       Chief Executive - North West Regional Development Agency
Alan Tranter ACA         Office Managing Partner – Baker Tilly
John King                    Senior Partner - Forshaws Davies Ridgway LLP
Dave Hutchinson          Commercial Director - Warrington Wolves RLFC
Jeremy Carr ACA          Chairman – Adele Carr Financial Recruitment Ltd

 

They will decide whom they deem to be the best in the business!

This is your chance to recognise a conscientious, hard working, accounting professional who has added value to a local business through technical ability, dedication and being prepared to go that extra mile.

As well as the accolade of Cheshire Accounting Professional of the Year, our deserving winner will enjoy a fantastic prize :

·         Own a race horse for the day ! (or at least pretend ! )

·         The winner and a guest, will join a real race horse owner and be wined and dined in the owners enclosure at a prestigious race meet, if you’re lucky, maybe even in the winners enclosure !

·         You will be presented with your award in your workplace by our esteemed judging panel and a Wolves player

·         Your employer will receive a 30% discount on their next piece of recruitment*

We also have a fantastic runners up prizes of Platinum Lounge tickets for 2, at a Warrington Wolves Super League, home fixture  - this includes 3 course meal and drinks.

If you know of a worthy individual then entering is easy : simply contact

Andrew Brown at Adele Carr Financial Recruitment on 01925 636473 or for an entry form:
info@financialrecruitment.biz

·         Closing date for entries is the 12th February 2010 -  Winner will be announced in February 2010

·         The judges decision is final - Nominees MUST work in an accounting role for a company within Cheshire.

*Discount applies to 1 piece of recruitment only, all other terms of business apply and the offer is only valid for 2010.

Adele Carr Sponsoring and Presenting Wire FM Employer of the Year Award to Lasertech

Warrington Wolves player, Chris Riley, was on hand to help present Adele Carr Charity Quiz Winners Baker Tilly with their trophy alongside Wolfie , representatives from the charities that benefitted, and the Carnegie Challenge Cup.

Article courtesy of The Warrington Guardian October 2009

Adele Carr with sponsored players Ben Harrison and Chris Riley at the end of season dinner

A-PLANT’S HARVINDER AZAD VOTED TOP WARRINGTON ACCOUNTANT 


Harvinder Azad, UK Financial Controller at A-Plant’s Birchwood head office who is in charge of a team of 70 finance staff servicing 30,000 customers with plant, tools and specialist equipment has been awarded Adele Carr Financial Recruitment Accounting Professional of the Year 2008.

The judging panel of Andrew Brown, Director of ACFR, Steven Broomhead CEO of NWDA and Dave Hutchinson, Director of Commercial Development at Warrington Wolves were impressed with the positive impact  Harvinder has personally demonstrated in introducing commercial accounts functions for each division of the business , rationalising the supplier base and using IT to create massive improvements in payroll administration and credit control leading to improved profits and cash flow for A-Plant.

Asif Latief, Marketing Director of A-Plant commented, “Since he joined A-Plant in 2004, Harvinder has transformed the financial management and reporting of the business and played an instrumental role in maintaining the financial confidence of the group.”

ACFR Managing Director Adele Carr said, “Congratulations to Harvinder and all the other shortlisted candidates who should be proud of themselves for what they have achieved over the past 12 months. It is encouraging to see such talented financial professionals in the Warrington area. ”

Harvinder is looking forward to claiming the first prize of being a racehorse owner for the day. Runner up Mark Calvert-Jones of Assura and other shortlisted finalists Steph Mason of Daniel Contractors, Carolyn Smith of Assura, Rebecca Woolley of Isoft and Derek Armstrong of Jackson Stephens will all be entertained with guests at a forthcoming match in the Platinum Lounge at the Halliwell Jones stadium courtesy of Warrington Wolves and ACFR.

Adele Carr Financial Recruitment
Accounting Professional of the Year 2008

COULD IT BE YOU?

DO YOU OR A COLLEAGUE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THIS PRESTIGIOUS TITLE ?

The search is now on to find an individual, who works within accounting and finance in a company based in the local Warrington area, deserving of this award.

The judging panel is headed by Steven Broomhead (Chief Executive – North West Regional Development Agency), Dave Hutchinson (Commercial Director – Warrington Wolves RLFC) and Adele Carr ACA, they will decide whom they deem to be the best in the business!

This is your chance to be recognised as a conscientious, hard working, accounting professional who has added value to a local business through technical ability, dedication and being prepared to go that extra mile.

As well as the accolade of Warrington Accounting Professional of the Year, our deserving winner will enjoy a fantastic prize :

• Own a race horse for the day.
• The winner and a guest will be wined and dined in the owners’ enclosure at a prestigious race meet – maybe even in the winner’s enclosure.
• You will  be presented with your award in your workplace by our esteemed judging panel and a Warrington Wolves player
• Your employer will  receive a 30% discount on their next piece of recruitment*

We also have a fantastic runner up prize of Platinum Lounge tickets for 2 at a Warrington Wolves Super League fixture – includes 3 course meal and drinks.

If you know of a worthy individual then entering is easy : simply complete the entry form and return to Andrew Brown or Gareth Boyd at Adele Carr Financial Recruitment at the Warrington address below before the 31st December 2008.

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER AT ADELE CARR FINANCIAL RECRUITMENT

21st July 2008

Three new offices, three new team members and a new three year shirt sponsorship deal with Warrington Wolves are the latest developments at north- west financial recruitment agency Adele Carr Financial Recruitment.

Expansion from £1m to £2m turnover has seen the need for the business to take a larger space at its head office in St James’s Court Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington. The Chester office is moving from Regus to larger premises at Chantry Court off Sealand Road and a new Wigan office at Market Street, Hindley also opens. All changes effective 1 August 2008.

In order to cope with the expansion Adele Carr Financial Recruitment has recruited Neil Barber Smith as Senior Manager, Paula Kennedy as temporary recruitment controller and Alicia Little as administrator.

Man U fan Neil who enjoys playing golf and squash joins after 11 years at a national agency and will take over the junior industry desk in Warrington vacated by Helen Berry who is opening the new Wigan office. Saints fan Paula who is getting married in December also joins from a national agency.

The firm has also put pen to paper on a new three year package with Warrington Wolves which will see it as shirt sponsor as well as individual sponsor of two players currently Ben Harrison and Chris Riley and pitch side advertising.

Managing Director Adele Carr commented, “Despite all the doom and gloom around in the economy we are excited to be pushing forward with the next stage of our business plan. We are actively recruiting for new consultants especially in the Chester and Wigan areas. If anyone out there is interested in joining our team please call.”

Article courtesy of MEN 21st July 2008

ADELE CARR SPONSORS RACE HORSE

2nd July 2008

Adele Carr Financial Recruitment are proud to sponsor Kyllachy Star a two year old trained by Richard Fahey.

ADELE CARR CHARITY QUIZ

Thursday 22nd May 2008 saw the annual charity quiz of Adele Carr Financial Recruitment and what a night it was. Clients poured through the doors eager to win the 1st prize – a £100 meal voucher for Tom @ 101’s.
 
Over 100 clients from the Warrington area attended with highlights of the night including the auction, raffle and of course the quiz. Winners of the night were ‘Norfolk N Good’ (City Dispense) and Isoft.

The night proved to be an excellent success with over £700 being raised for our allocated charities – The Foundation and The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease.

Article Courtesy of The Chester Chronicle 19th October 2007

CHESTER NEXT FOR AWARD WINNING MUM OF THREE

25th July 2007

Warrington based Adele Carr Financial Recruitment scooped the start up business of the year at the Warrington Business Awards on Friday evening in a glittering dinner held at the Park Royal Hotel, Stretton.
 
Incorporated in January 2006, mum of three, 37 year old chartered accountant Adele Carr has grown the recruitment agency who place accountancy staff to a team of 10 by providing a more personal consultative service to clients and candidates. The firm has built some strong links with the local community through sponsorship of Warrington Wolves and other local events and also provides flexible working arrangements for its own team.
 
The firm is not standing still and opens a Chester office in August and expects to open further offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston in the next few years.
 
Said Managing Director Adele Carr, “We are proud to win this award and I would like to thank our clients and our candidates for using us and the team for their brilliant job. We are looking forward to making a similar impression upon Chester next.”